About

Meet Lingua 

Contemporary Fine Artist | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Lingua, also known as Michael Edwards, is a contemporary pen-and-ink artist recognized for his luminous, futuristic portraiture and meticulous craftsmanship. Using fine gel pens on cold-pressed cloth paper, Lingua creates intricate, large-scale compositions that blur the boundaries between realism and abstraction.

A Signature Style That Glows

Each artwork by Lingua is composed of thousands of layered strokes — abstract gestures that, when viewed together, form compelling human figures. His process incorporates vibrant colors, precise line work, and the unexpected shimmer of glitter pens. Many of his pieces are UV-reactive, glowing under blacklight and transforming depending on the lighting — offering viewers a multi-sensory experience that shifts with perspective.

The Magic Is in the Details

“The magic is in the details,” says Lingua — and it shows. From a distance, the work captivates with its scale and emotional pull. Up close, it reveals a world of complexity: circuitry-inspired markings, cosmic textures, and a meticulous hand that refuses shortcuts.

Recognition and Presence

Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Lingua is emerging as a distinctive voice in the international art scene. His work earned widespread acclaim at Spectrum Miami Art Fair 2024, where his UV-reactive portraiture stood out for its immersive, futuristic edge.

Collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts are increasingly drawn to Lingua’s unique ability to fuse traditional craftsmanship with contemporary themes like technology, identity, and light.

Artist Vision

Through his work, Lingua invites us to pause, look closer, and rediscover beauty in complexity — a human presence rendered through the lens of light, detail, and transformation.